Neurosurgery Q&A - Page 42

Regarding swelling of the infant's head? Hello, Doctor! My son is over 7 months old. At birth, we noticed a hard protrusion on the back of his head, and recently it seems to have grown larger (or perhaps it's due to head growth?), and it appears somewhat red. We recentl...

What is the difference between a concussion and a cerebral contusion? What is the difference between a diagnosis of concussion and a diagnosis of a cerebral contusion? Is there a potential risk of developing dementia as a result? What tests should be conducted at the time to conf...

Head injuries after a car accident? Hello Dr. Chang, It has been almost a month since I was involved in a car accident. I was riding my motorcycle when a car making a U-turn hit the left side of my vehicle. At the time, I was conscious and was thrown about half the height of th...

Head issues I would like to ask the doctor, I fell off my bicycle on a rainy day, and my head and face directly hit the road. My left cheek also scraped against the road for a few seconds. It was very painful at the moment, but I thought I was fine and did not seek any treatment....

Inability to lift the little finger of the right hand? With both palms placed on the table, the left little finger can be raised, but the right little finger cannot be lifted. The movement of the right little finger feels tight and restricted (it can only move downward and cannot...

Severe palmar-plantar hyperhidrosis? Since entering high school, I often experience excessive sweating in my hands and feet, whether I'm using my phone, engaging in social activities, or riding a bike—the grips are always wet, which is very bothersome. My hands are always da...

Numbness and tingling in the left foot accompanied by a burning sensation on the dorsum of the foot? Dear Dr. Lai, I have an 82-year-old elder at home who has been experiencing numbness in the left leg (from behind the left knee to the sole of the foot) for about ten years. Addi...

Headache issues Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing intermittent headaches for the past five years, and they always occur on one side. When I have a headache, the neck on that side also hurts, and sometimes the pain feels like it's cramping. My eyes also feel uncomfor...

My wife is currently recovering after surgery for a brain aneurysm? Hello, doctor: My wife has successfully undergone surgery for a brain aneurysm and is currently recovering. I would like to ask how long it will take before she can engage in sexual intercourse, or if it will be ...

Precautions Regarding Pituitary Tumors Hello Dr. Chang: I would like to ask if having a 0.2 cm benign tumor above the pituitary gland (currently being monitored without surgery) would affect flying abroad. Aside from monitoring examinations, are there any specific dietary (nutrit...

Back pain Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing tightness in my neck and shoulders while sleeping, which has affected my sleep quality. Last week, I suddenly felt a significant pain in the area near my right scapula close to the spine. The pain intensifies whenever I l...

If you hit your head and are experiencing persistent dizziness afterward, it is advisable to go to the hospital for an evaluation? About half a month ago, I slipped and fell, causing my legs to slide outward like I was on ice skates, and I hit my head directly on the ground. At t...

Can the sympathetic nerves in the chest be reconnected? I underwent T4 sympathetic nerve resection for hyperhidrosis in June of this year, which has resulted in severe compensatory sweating and weakness in my hands and feet. After resting for three months, I returned to work, but...

I have a severe compensatory sweating issue? Doctor: I underwent T4 sympathetic nerve transection surgery in June of this year, and I am experiencing severe compensatory sweating postoperatively. Are there any medications or methods available to improve this compensatory sweating...

There is a painless bump on the back of the spine that is not causing any discomfort? There is a protrusion on my spine that is not painful and I am unaware of it because I was walking on the street when a colleague pointed it out. I would like to ask a doctor why there is this b...

Pinching your fingers can cause pain and numbness? Hello Doctor: About a week ago, I accidentally got my left index finger caught in a machine at work. I went to see an orthopedic specialist and had an X-ray, which showed no bone injury. However, the area that was pinched has bee...

If a cerebral hemorrhage is discovered more than 12 hours after onset, will the treatment differ? A 47-year-old male was brought to the emergency department at 9:40 AM, initially believing the incident occurred that morning. After emergency evaluation, he was admitted to the inte...

Chronic subdural hematoma Hello Doctor, on October 7th, I fell off my bike after hitting a pothole while traveling at 30 km/h. I landed on my shoulder first, resulting in a closed fracture of my right clavicle. I also hit my head on the ground, but it wasn't a hard impact, a...

Possible conditions of intracerebral hemorrhage? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption. In mid-June, my husband was involved in a collision with a woman nearly 60 years old. At that time, the woman only had an abrasion on her elbow, and she was sitting on the ground wit...

Head trauma Hello Dr. Chang! About 6 to 7 years ago, I accidentally hit the center of my head against the faucet while showering. At that time, there was a small amount of bleeding from the wound, but I did not seek medical attention, and it healed naturally. Since then, I have o...